Keane in Sunderland visit

Roy Keane was at Sunderland's training headquarters on Sunday amid speculation his appointment as manager is imminent.

The 35-year-old former Manchester United skipper was at the Academy of Light and is expected to be among the crowd at tomorrow's Coca-Cola Championship clash against West Brom at the Stadium of Light.

Sky Sports reported that Black Cats chairman Niall Quinn had introduced Keane to the players and then showed him around the club`s facilities.

He looked around the stadium and, they say, then shook hands with Quinn, although there was no suggestion this indicated he had agreed to become boss.

Keane then left the ground. The broadcaster added that Quinn was hopeful of getting a decision from Keane, possibly later tonight.

That could mean a press conference and unveiling on Monday or Tuesday.

Quinn, who promised to install a new manager within days after Tuesday night's embarrassing Carling Cup exit at Bury, and coach Bobby Saxton have prepared the side for tomorrow's game as they look for a first point of the season.